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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 11., Galen James. (search)
rt to make the undertaking a success, but the effort failed. From 1834 to 1840, inclusive, Mr. James was a member of the school committee. He was much interested in higher education, especially for girls. In 1834, he was associated with Horatio A. Smith and Milton James on the board. Mr. Smith for some years had carried on what he called The Medford High School, and the children and niece of Mr. James had attended. These men were in hearty accord, and, against much opposition, but to the Mr. Smith for some years had carried on what he called The Medford High School, and the children and niece of Mr. James had attended. These men were in hearty accord, and, against much opposition, but to the great joy of many who were financially debarred from private schools, the public Medford High School was established in 1835, for children of both sexes over twelve years old who could pass the examination. Mr. Charles Cummings says: Though the school tax would be increased one half, yet he stemmed the tide of objection, and, with the aid of one or two others, the school was established. I have been giving you documentary history of this man of iron with a tender heart, but his history is r